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Shortbread

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Nutri-Score E NOVA 4

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Shortbread by Asda

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Shortbread

by Asda in Shortbread cookies Barcode 5057172808069
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Shortbread by Asda provides 502 kcal per 100 g, with 23 g of sugars and 2.4 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Shortbread cookies category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
25 g · High
Saturated fat
8.4 g · High
Sugars
23 g · High
Salt
0.4 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 502 kcal 479 +5%
Total fat 25 g 22.7 +10%
Saturated fat 8.4 g 12.6 −33%
Carbohydrates 67 g 61.8 +8%
Total sugars 23 g 24.7 −7%
Added sugars 12.2 g 18.4 −34%
Dietary fiber 1.7 g 3 −44%
Protein 2.4 g 6.6 −63%
Salt 0.4 g 0.6 −37%

Category average across 2214 Shortbread cookies products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other shortbread cookies

Calories higher 31%
Sugars lower 32%
Salt lower 35%
Saturated fat lower 21%
Protein top 99%
Fiber top 75%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cornflour, Gluten Free Oat Flour, Sugar, Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Water, Dextrose, Salt, Flavourings, Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Colours (Carotenes, Annatto Bixin, Curcumin). Allergy Advice!

Contains palm oilVeganVegetarian

Additives 5

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Labels & certifications
No glutenVegetarianVegan
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5057172808069

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Shortbread?

Shortbread contains 502 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Shortbread?

Shortbread has 23 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Shortbread healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Shortbread vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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